Eye drops Sophradex

Bacterial diseases cause a lot of inconvenience. This is a decrease in the quality of sight, discomfort in the eyes and a lot of complications. In this case, ophthalmologists often prescribe to their patients eye drops Sophradex. Let's see what is this drug, what action it has and to whom it fits best.

Description of the preparation

Refers to combined antibiotics of a wide range of local action.

Supplied eye drops in small jars of dark glass. This is necessary to prevent the destruction of active components when they are exposed to sunlight. The volume of the bottle is 5ml.

It is applied topically, is used in ophthalmology and ENT-practice.

Drops of Sofradex belong to broad-spectrum antibiotics

The composition of drops include:

1. Dexamethasone.
2. Gramicidin.
3. Framicetin.
4. Purified water.
5. Two types of alcohol.
6. Lithium salt.
7. Sodium citrate.

The medicament consists not only of active substances, but also preservatives, stabilizers.

Analogues:Tebridex, Dexa-Gentamicin, Maxitrol, Neladex.

Drops Dexa-Gentamycin are the analogue of Sofradek

Sofradeks has both active and auxiliary substances in the composition.

pharmachologic effect

Due to its composition, in which there are two antibiotics, the eye drops of Sofradex have a very strong effect.This is especially evident in the fight against harmful bacteria, which are related to gram-negative and gram-positive species.

Dexamethasone, which is part of the drug, has antihistamine action, relieves swelling, inflammation, it helps with itching.It is also effective in lacrimation, pain, which is an integral part of bacterial infections of the organs of vision.

It should be noted that the instillation of Софрадекса together with other antibiotics from similar groups is not recommended by specialists. This practice can lead to a number of negative consequences.

Sofradex has antihistamine action

Thanks to powerful antibiotics, the drug is highly effective in the treatment of many inflammations.

Indications and contraindications in use

Indications for use

Sofradex is issued in the following series of cases:

• Bacterial eye infections,which are superficial.
• Blepharitis.
• Eczema eyelids caused by infection.
• Barley.
• Conjunctivitis in allergic form.
• Keratitis.
• Scrolls.
• Episcleritis.
• Iridocyclitis.

Contraindications in use

This drug should not be used when:

• Intolerance to any components that make up the drops.
• Viral, fungal, tubercular, purulent inflammation, as well as trachoma.
• Damage to the epithelium, thinning of the sclera.
• Keratitis in herpetic form.
• Glaucoma.

In pregnancy

During gestation, as well as during lactationDoctors do not risk writing out this medication to patients.

Little children

Imperfectly, summer children are prescribed Sophradex with caution and only under the full control of an ophthalmologist.The drug is contraindicated.

In order not to harm yourself - before the reception, clarify all the nuances of the specialist.

Possible complications caused by the drug

The complications are mostly allergic.They appear in the form of irritation, burning, pain, itching, dermatitis.

If Sofredek is buried for a long period, the intraocular pressure may increase, glaucoma may begin.This leads to a decrease in the quality of sight and the loss of its sharpness. With long and regular use, there is a risk of systemic effects. In such a case, symptomatic treatment is performed. If you drink no more than 10ml of medication there is little chance of developing severe complications.

If the doctor has prescribed a course of treatment above one week, then IOP should be measured regularly.

In the presence of complications, you need to see a doctor.

Specificity of application

In no case should you apply eye drops in the presence of open wounds in the eye area or damaged skin.Framicetin sulfate is an antibiotic belonging to the group of aminoglycosides, when it comes to wounds and damaged tissues, it can begin the development of nephro- and ototoxic complications.It depends on the amount of medicine taken.

The course of treatment is prescribed no more than for 7 days, exceptions are cases when there is a clear positive dynamics of the disease.

The drug sometimes provokes a decrease in visual acuity, which adversely affects the management of cars and work with complex mechanisms.Therefore, in the event of such a reaction, it is recommended that at least 15-20 minutes not engage in similar actions.

The drug has a number of features that should be considered during use.

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conclusions

Софрадекс - an excellent medicine in struggle against the most different illnesses. Thanks to antibiotics, which are part of the drug, the treatment is quite fast, because the course of taking the medication is rarely more than one week. It is worth to be afraid of complications and side effects. At their first manifestation it is important to contact a specialist as soon as possible. This is necessary to adjust the course of treatment.